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Chapter 578: Forget It, I Won't Pretend Anymore
Chapter 578: Forget It, I Won't Pretend Anymore
High Above the Battlefield
Rego, the Great Lord, watched as the source lightning he had struck with all his might was easily pierced and shredded by the gigantic hand that Lin Yuan had extended.
His eyes briefly stagnated in disbelief.
To be honest, Great Lord Rego was quite confident in his source lightning. This move was a killer technique that he had cultivated for millions of years.
If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to leave a good impression on Lingwei, the King, and break through the defense line as quickly as possible, Great Lord Rego wouldn't have used it at all.
As for why he didn't use the source lightning against Lin Yuan?
Lin Yuan was also a Great Lord, and he had hidden his strength.
Compared to Lin Yuan, the Beta Intermediate War Machine was obviously much easier to deal with.
The Beta Intermediate War Machine, accommodating thousands of Dominator-level powerhouses, could indeed pose a threat to Great Lord-level beings.
But ultimately, a war machine was just a war machine and far less flexible than a Great Lord.
In the eyes of a Great Lord, war machines seemed rigid and predictable. If there were no external factors involved, and a Great Lord were to engage in a battle with a war machine of the same level, the Great Lord would undoubtedly emerge victorious.
The greatest utility of war machines lay in their ability to unite with other war machines and their own camp's Great Lords on the battlefield.
Therefore, after careful consideration, Great Lord Rego had chosen to target the Beta Intermediate War Machine.
This was the safest option.
However, what Great Lord Rego hadn't anticipated was that the source lightning he had unleashed with all his might would be torn to shreds by Lin Yuan as if it were made of paper.
"How is this possible?"
The first thought that came to Great Lord Rego's mind was disbelief.
Anyone who could tear apart his source lightning with such ease must be either a peak Great Lord or very close to it.
The Galaxy Great Lord?
Wasn't the Galaxy Great Lord a newly ascended Great Lord from a thousand years ago?
But immediately, Great Lord Rego realized that the intelligence he had received must be flawed.
The information about the Galaxy Great Lord being a newly ascended Great Lord came solely from Qing Fen Hou, and there was no concrete evidence to support this claim.
"This is bad."
"Great Lord Rego is shameless."
Inside the Beta Intermediate War Machine, the unicorn-horned man, Luo Peng, also sensed the terrifying lightning that enveloped them.
Although the attacker was not yet close, Luo Peng instinctively feared the lightning that permeated the spacetime continuum.
If not for the protection of the war machine, he suspected that he wouldn't even be able to withstand the aura emitted by the lightning.
"It's going to be hard to block."
In a split second, Luo Peng came to the grim conclusion that while the Beta Intermediate War Machine itself might not be completely destroyed by the lightning, the thousands of Dominator-level beings inside would likely be unable to withstand the infiltrating lightning force. Even a tiny amount would be enough to annihilate a large group of them.
Without the support of these powerful beings, the war machine would be like water without a source, unable to function effectively.
Furthermore, the infiltrating lightning might cause the war machine to start 'self-destructing'.
"Do your best to resist," Luo Peng instructed, feeling a sense of despair. Nonetheless, he didn't give up. At the very least, he could distract Great Lord Rego and buy some time for the Galaxy Great Lord to react.
However, at that moment, Luo Peng witnessed a scene that he would never forget for the rest of his life.
Amidst the terrifying lightning that covered the sky, a gigantic hand reached in. The mighty lightning, which was powerful enough to shock the world, seemed incredibly weak in front of this hand, unable to even cause the slightest delay.
Whoosh!
The gigantic hand reached in and easily scooped up the massive Beta Intermediate War Machine, holding it protectively in its palm.
"Has the Galaxy Great Lord made his move?"
Luo Peng was stunned. From the aura emanating from the gigantic hand, he could determine that it belonged to the Galaxy Great Lord.
But was the Galaxy Great Lord this strong? Although Luo Peng was only at the peak of the Dominator level, his position as the controller of the Beta Intermediate War Machine indicated that he held a significant status. He understood that even among Great Lords, there were varying degrees of strength.
Yet, the power of the Galaxy Great Lord seemed excessively strong.
"The war machine is unharmed," Lin Yuan said as he glanced at the Beta Intermediate War Machine from a distance. The chaos secret patterns within this war machine were something he had not yet fully comprehended.
If it were destroyed by Great Lord Rego, Lin Yuan wasn't sure if another Beta Intermediate War Machine would be dispatched.
These war machines were his hope of reaching the peak of the Chaos Second Level or even the Third Level in the shortest time possible.
"I was originally planning to just blend in, as long as I guarded this defense line and everyone stayed out of each other's way. The main focus is on the situation at the core defense line battlefield."
Lin Yuan felt helpless. His true strength was nearly at the pinnacle of a Grand Lord.
However, it was insufficient to influence or alter the war's outcome. Thus, faced with Ra Ge's assault, he merely sought to hold his ground.
As for defeating him?
Defeating Ra Ge would be pointless. King Chi Song's strategy was predominantly defensive, and even if they gained the upper hand, they wouldn't invade the Purple Dream Domain.
Additionally, this was a border defense area, so pushing forward wouldn't make a significant impact.
But Ra Ge was adamant about going all out, as if he would sacrifice himself for the Purple Dream Domain. He even intended to destroy the war machines on the Qing Fen Domain's side first.
Lin Yuan sensed his intentions and had no choice but to reveal his true strength.
In the previous situation, if he hadn't displayed his power, it would've been challenging to save the war machine.
Even if Lin Yuan could bear witness to the war machine's destruction, losing a Level Two Intermediate war machine would undoubtedly place the Qing Fen Domain at a disadvantage.
Lin Yuan wanted to stand his ground, and showcasing his strength was necessary.
As for abandoning the defense area, that would be unfair to Qing Fen Hou.
"However, possessing strength close to the peak of a Grand Lord isn't particularly remarkable."
Lin Yuan thought to himself, "As long as I don't activate the divine ability 'Blazing Sun Heaven Opening', it shouldn't cause too much of a stir."
While veteran Grand Lords or longstanding Grand Lords were exceedingly rare, if one looked across a great domain or several dozen great domains, a few would be found.
For instance, in this war alone, there were over ten apparent peak Grand Lords, and this was excluding the hidden trump cards and backup plans of each side.
But what of the divine ability 'Blazing Sun Heaven Opening'? This method, linked to the Blazing Sun Origin, was of such significance that it even surpassed the Heavens' Honor.
If Lin Yuan dared to activate 'Blazing Sun Heaven Opening', there were only two possible outcomes.
One, he would be taken away and protected.
Two, he would be taken away and controlled.
Consequently, he might also have to contend with assassinations from rival ancient forces.
There was no third option.
The notion of maintaining his current peaceful life was essentially unrealistic.
It might even attract the attention of the Blazing Sun Origin itself.
The risks were too high, and the variables too numerous. Lin Yuan would be compelled to retreat if he made the slightest misstep.
"Since I've revealed my true strength,"
Lin Yuan's gaze turned slightly cold as he looked at Ra Ge, who was on guard as if facing a formidable foe.
"Grand Lord Ra Ge, what of your strength?"
At this moment, Ra Ge regained his composure. As a Grand Lord-level powerhouse, he remained unflustered even in the face of an unforeseen event.
"You wish to know my strength?" Lin Yuan raised his right hand and pressed down lightly. "Why don't you come and find out for yourself?"
Boom!!!
The terrifying scarlet red engulfed the heavens and the earth, and a world filled with a blazing sun materialized, with Lin Yuan at its center.
"Blazing Sun Body?" Ra Ge's expression turned solemn, and threads of thunder continuously appeared around him.
As the undisputed number one physique of the Blazing Sun Ancient Country, the fame of the Blazing Sun Body was unquestionable.
Whoosh!
The scarlet red flames raged, even burning spacetime itself, and Ra Ge's expression twisted in dismay. He could sense that the Chaos Thunder under his command was also being swiftly incinerated.
"Indeed, this Galaxy Grand Lord possesses strength nearing the peak of a Grand Lord."
After this encounter, Ra Ge's doubts were laid to rest.
Previously, he had speculated that Lin Yuan might have employed some kind of one-time trump card to effortlessly tear through his origin thunder.
If that were the case, Ra Ge would, at most, feel slightly inconvenienced, and even if he couldn't invade the Qing Fen Domain, he could maintain a superficial stalemate.
But now, it seemed that...
"Retreat!"
Ra Ge no longer hesitated and promptly initiated his retreat.
With his strength, facing a veteran Grand Lord nearing the peak, resistance was futile, let alone hoping to hold them back.
If he lingered, once their world of blazing sun fully materialized, he might be left far behind.
Although Ra Ge had life-saving measures in place elsewhere and wouldn't perish, if his true body were captured here, it would still constitute a substantial loss.
Furthermore, he would become a subject of ridicule among his fellow Grand Lords.
"I had hoped to put on a display of strength before Ling Wei Wang."
Ra Ge sighed inwardly.
While Lin Yuan's strength far surpassed expectations, and he hadn't lost unfairly, he likely wouldn't leave a favorable impression on Ling Wei Wang.
Below, the war machines of the Purple Dream Domain clashed fiercely with those of the Qing Fen Domain.
At this moment,
All the commanders of the Purple Dream Domain's war machines received a simultaneous order.
"Withdraw!"
The command left many of the war machine commanders bewildered. They were in the midst of a fierce battle, and they hadn't shown any signs of weakness.
Why were they being ordered to retreat?
On the battlefield, obedience was instinctual. Despite their confusion, the war machines on the Purple Dream Domain's side immediately began to withdraw upon receiving the order.
"They're running away?" Lin Yuan scanned the void, where Lei Ge Da Zun was swiftly escaping after being repelled.
Even with the full release of Lin Yuan's Blazing Sun Divine Body and the suppression of the Blazing Sun World that naturally formed around it, he couldn't completely stop Lei Ge Da Zun's void travel.
"Are those war machines retreating too?" Lin Yuan glanced down at the battlefield, where the war machines from the Purple Dream Domain were also beginning to withdraw.
Rumble!
With a slight movement of Lin Yuan's mind, the Blazing Sun World formed by his Blazing Sun Divine Body enveloped the area, causing all the war machines from the Purple Dream Domain to topple and be suppressed in place.
"These war machines..." Lin Yuan's eyes gleamed with a slight heat as he noticed that the chaos secret patterns embedded in the war machines from the Purple Dream Domain were completely different from those in the war machines on his side.
If Lin Yuan could capture these war machines alive and continue to study them, it would greatly benefit him.
Even if he couldn't capture them, destroying the local war machines would still earn him a lot of merit.
This time, to motivate the Great Lords to fight with their lives, Lord Red Pine had specially offered one of his treasure vaults. The various treasures within could be exchanged for merit earned on the battlefield.
"What's going on?"
"Why is there such a violent fluctuation in spacetime in the marginal defense zone?"
In the core defense zone, peak lords were locked in intense battles and slaughter.
Simultaneously, they turned their gazes toward the marginal defense zone. The spacetime fluctuations caused by the battle there had just exceeded the scope of what a normal lord could unleash.
"Hmm?"
"How can the Galaxy Great Lord be so strong?"
"Lei Ge Da Zun actually turned and fled?"
"This Galaxy Great Lord should have the strength of a senior lord and a combat power close to that of a peak lord."
"With such strength, why was he assigned to guard the marginal defense zone?"
The expressions of the peak lords from the Purple Dream Domain changed slightly.
A senior lord with combat power close to that of a peak lord couldn't influence or change the course of the war, but they would have to endure a lot more pressure.
"Hahahaha!"
"Qing Fen, you hid your disciple's strength from us very well."
Compared to the silence on the Purple Dream Domain's side, the atmosphere on the Qing Fen Domain's side was much more relaxed.
Lin Yuan's strength exceeded expectations, giving their side an additional advantage.
Most importantly, Lei Ge Da Zun's hasty retreat had dealt a significant blow to the morale of the Purple Dream Domain's forces.
"Hahahaha!"
A smile also appeared on Qing Fen Hou's face. He had been worried that Lin Yuan's strength wouldn't be enough, so he had specifically arranged for him to guard the marginal defense zone.
The marginal defense zone was not strategically important, and the lords sent to attack it wouldn't be too strong.
Now it seemed that he had greatly underestimated this disciple.
"Hmm?"
Ling Wei Wang was also paying close attention to the battlefield and noticed the interaction between Galaxy Great Lord and Lei Ge Da Zun.
"Hmph!" Ling Wei Wang narrowed his eyes slightly. "This Galaxy isn't weak."
Ling Wei Wang had a strong impression of Lin Yuan. If it weren't for him, his side would have taken over the Qing Fen Domain by now.
Ling Wei Wang's gaze deepened as he looked into the distance at Lin Yuan, then he turned his attention elsewhere.
Although Lei Ge Da Zun's hasty retreat displeased him, he knew that the key factor in determining the outcome of the war was the core defense zone.
As for the Galaxy Great Lord? He couldn't change the course of the war.
Not only those close to peak lords but even peak lords themselves found it difficult to influence the war situation.
Don't be fooled by the Galaxy Great Lord's current dominance in the marginal defense zone, a strategically unimportant area.
If the Galaxy Great Lord were in the core defense zone, facing lords no weaker or even stronger than himself, it would be a blessing if he could barely hold his ground.
"Red Pine, I want to see what you have to offer to stop me."
Ling Wei Wang focused on the core defense zone, his heart as calm as a still well.
The war had just begun, and both sides were in the stage of testing each other's strength, so the battles weren't cruel. Neither side had yet played their trump cards that could decide the war.
Ding Qi Defense Zone.
Lin Yuan successfully suppressed all the war machines from the Purple Dream Domain, his expression slightly surprised as he looked down.
(End of Chapter)
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